http://www.examiner.com/twin_cities?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:04:39 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-29799-Minneapolis-Christmas-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Take-your-Christmas-Picture?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living Do you write an annual Christmas  letter? Or send the  traditional Christmas card? Or have the store-bought Christmas Photo cards done, like at Proex, Target or Walmart?  Or have a new portrait made every year to grace your fireplace... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:11:34 GMT Mary Knox - Minneapolis Christmas Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29799-Minneapolis-Christmas-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Take-your-Christmas-Picture?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-1990-Minneapolis-Homemade-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Homemade-happenings-this-week-Twin-Cities-area-arts-and-crafts-events?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living “Homemade Happenings” is a weekly post rounding up local artsy crafty events to attend. It might also include some great rummage sales and antique markets. This list is published every Tuesday, unless of course there are no events to report.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:55:32 GMT Jen Madsen - Minneapolis Homemade Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1990-Minneapolis-Homemade-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Homemade-happenings-this-week-Twin-Cities-area-arts-and-crafts-events?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-29848-Minneapolis-Landscaping-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Taking-Care-of-Your-Holiday-Plants?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living With the approaching of the holidays many people will be bringing home brightly colored plants to add to the festive atmosphere. Taking proper care of the plants will help to keep them looking good throughout the holiday season and with proper care... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:12:29 GMT Donna Evans - Minneapolis Landscaping Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29848-Minneapolis-Landscaping-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Taking-Care-of-Your-Holiday-Plants?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-21800-Minneapolis-Home-Organizing-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Clear-clutter-like-a-professional-organizer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living This organizing technique isn't so much of a technique as it is a thought process. When you master this simple thought process, you can think like a professional organizer and tackle organizing any room in your home using this idea. Thinking like a... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:03:08 GMT Barbara Tako - Minneapolis Home Organizing Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21800-Minneapolis-Home-Organizing-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Clear-clutter-like-a-professional-organizer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-8761-Minneapolis-Thrifty-Shopping-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Northwoods-Boutique?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living   The Northwoods Boutique never disappoints and the fall show in Edina is no exception. Sunday, November 15th is your last opportunity to check out antiques, furniture, specialty foods, quilts, cottage and cabin treasures, clothing, jewelry, and... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:39:15 GMT Renee Christensen - Minneapolis Thrifty Shopping Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8761-Minneapolis-Thrifty-Shopping-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Northwoods-Boutique?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-25715-Minneapolis-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Painting-the-interior-of-your-homeproperly?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living Paint color can make such a large impact on a room’s overall visual appeal. At the same time, making the wrong paint selections, or not doing the job properly can lead to a lot of unnecessary stress and an undesirable outcome. Starting... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:29:22 GMT Chantal Devane - Minneapolis Interior Decorating Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25715-Minneapolis-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Painting-the-interior-of-your-homeproperly?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-24563-Minneapolis-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Surface-root-angst?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living I've heard quite a brouhaha from friends who are tired of dealing with pesky surface roots of Silver Maple trees, Birch and more.  Some on the edge of taking chainsaw in hand and cutting them out!  I've seen many a raised... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:31:50 GMT Teri Knight - Minneapolis Gardening Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24563-Minneapolis-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Surface-root-angst?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-17158-Minneapolis-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d25-When-it-comes-to-fall-clean-up-be-like-the-tortoise?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living Many of us are waking up to overcast skies and cooler temperatures - and the brilliant color that is fall. Like the black squirrels hustling for nuts among the leaves, I too am out in the yard, focused on cleaning up and putting away. As a novice gardener,... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:44:08 GMT Kathi Mishek - Minneapolis Gardening Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17158-Minneapolis-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d25-When-it-comes-to-fall-clean-up-be-like-the-tortoise?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-8535-Minneapolis-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m10d20-6-ideas-for-making-better-use-of-your-Formal-Dining-Room?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living A main tenet of sustainable living is the thought that you only need as much as you use on a daily basis. This thought has moved its way into the home. Rooms that aren’t used on a daily basis are getting re-thought and renovated. One such... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:04:43 GMT Araya Jensen - Minneapolis Interior Design Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8535-Minneapolis-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m10d20-6-ideas-for-making-better-use-of-your-Formal-Dining-Room?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-22478-Minneapolis-Wedding-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Tips-for-choosing-your-wedding-party?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living Many may assume that choosing a wedding party is simple and something that is already a given; however, deciding those who will be part of the wedding party may be difficult. Choose individuals who have been in the bride or groom's life for a while.... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:28:35 GMT Stephanie Kane - Minneapolis Wedding Planning Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22478-Minneapolis-Wedding-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Tips-for-choosing-your-wedding-party?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-11143-Minneapolis-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Tile-101-What-is-the-difference-between-porcelain-and-ceramic-tile?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living It is no wonder tile shoppers get confused, often times the words ceramic and porcelain are used interchangeably.  So what is a ceramic tile?  It is usually a kiln fired product that is more porous and light weight.  Due to their porosity... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:44:16 GMT Tina Mlynarczyk - Minneapolis Home Improvement Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11143-Minneapolis-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Tile-101-What-is-the-difference-between-porcelain-and-ceramic-tile?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-16628-Minneapolis-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Have-you-checked-out-your-library-lately?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living Working from home can be lonely. Not working or working from a coffee shop can be even worse—there’s only so much joe you can buy at the local java joint before succumbing to involuntary spasms or going broke.  There is a cure for... Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:34:53 GMT Sara Freund - Minneapolis Frugal Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16628-Minneapolis-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Have-you-checked-out-your-library-lately?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-12699-Minneapolis-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m7d7-A-Master-Weaver-and-his-work-Wilber-Quispe-Huaman-Part-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living The Huari designs that Wilber Quispe Huaman weaves today have their origins in a culture that is over a thousand years old. Pre-dating the Incan city of Machu Picchu by over 500 years, the ancient capital of the Huari culture stood near Ayacucho, the... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:28:22 GMT Mary Sigrah - Minneapolis Arts and Crafts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12699-Minneapolis-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m7d7-A-Master-Weaver-and-his-work-Wilber-Quispe-Huaman-Part-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-2899-Minneapolis-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Veggie-gardening-101-Let-there-be-light?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living About 43 million Americans are going to be starting vegetable gardens this spring, 7 million of them for the first time. If you are a new vegetable gardener, this series is for you: the basics of vegetable gardening and just the basics.What do you need... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:22:00 GMT Mary Schier - Minneapolis Gardening Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2899-Minneapolis-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Veggie-gardening-101-Let-there-be-light?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Home_and_Living